Milepost 31 ~ The Ash Tree

Link to picture of milepost A replacement milepost which stands opposite the Ash Tree pub. This stretch is home to the Ash Tree Boat Club (who sponsored the replacement milepost). The pub was damaged by fire in July 2003.
Link to view of Power Station To the north-east of the canal, the skyline is dominated by Rugeley power station, which remains visible for the next few miles.
The wording on the dedication plate reads as follows:

Link to dedication plate
THIS MILEPOST WAS SPONSORED BY
ASH TREE BOAT CLUB
REPLACED BY THE
TRENT & MERSEY CANAL SOCIETY
AND UNVEILED BY
CONNIE MARKHAM COMMODORE
ON SUNDAY 21STSEPTEMBER 1980

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